Greta&Gus
5 year old buck +
Near roads? Meaning car roads or atv trails? Anything near trails I have hinged for screening not bedding.
NWWI
5 year old buck +
More of a driveway, road was a bit of an exaggeration. I hinged some for screening from the driveway and some farther back in for bedding hopefully. It was a spot with open crooked timber that typically just saw nocturnal travel.
B
bat man
Guest
Mostly ash, with a few maple and basswood mixed in. There were no popple in the clear cut my bucks hang in.
I did another 2 acre clear cut on my small piece and about 30 acres (5 diff spots) on my big piece that will see its 3rd summer of growth this year. The big piece has some that was popple that has exploded and other hardwood areas where regen is very slow.
Tree Spud
5 year old buck +
Hinging to improve cover and bedding is important to me; however, I am focused on clearing out the weed or trash trees like ash, elm, etc. I also focus on releasing the oaks so there is not as much competition around them.
In many of the areas I am hinging, I will be going in this spring and planting conifers. That along with light getting to the forest floor should be a big improvement.
My neighbors can't understand why I am doing what I am doing; then again, they are always complaining about no deer and little bucks. I just smile and tell them I need the exercise & firewood.
In many of the areas I am hinging, I will be going in this spring and planting conifers. That along with light getting to the forest floor should be a big improvement.
My neighbors can't understand why I am doing what I am doing; then again, they are always complaining about no deer and little bucks. I just smile and tell them I need the exercise & firewood.
Tree Spud
5 year old buck +
Regarding re-sale, always hard to anticipate what folks want. My realtor buddies tell me most people think "good deer hunting land" is high ground with lots of mature woods. They are looking more at the esthetics than understanding what good diversified habitat will do.
Deer sign helps, but you have to have tangible results too. Good collection of sheds, trail cam pics, and several mature trophy class animals on the wall sure prime the pump.
Then again, sometimes the most ill informed have the most cash to part ways with ...
Tree Spud
5 year old buck +
I do not hinge along roads with the expectation of bedding. I hinge to screen from prying eyes and guys shinning. I also have watched deer that run across the road onto my property, slow down and relax once they cross onto our property.
I hinge in a horizontal line parallel to the road and I think that provides a sense of security for the deer, usually 40-50' from the road.
j-bird
Moderator
Some will get it, some won't. That holds true for any property. I learned along time ago what I see as "pretty" from a property standpoint is far different than what my wife's idea of "pretty" is. My wife likes the park look, I like the "no way I'm going in there" look. My wife doesn't want things to touch her in the woods. If I'm not get scratched, tripped, smacked in the face, have my hat pulled off or wet - something is wrong. The park look may appeal to a wider market, but to the right person they will grossly appreciate the work you have done - especially if they are looking for something more turn-key from a hunting perspective.